She is Filipino-German. Father is German, Mother is Filipino.
Started modeling at age 11.
Finished her secondary education at ABS-CBN Distance Learning Center in Quezon City, Metro Manila
Studied culinary arts at the Center for Asian Culinary Studies in San Juan, Metro Manila.
Binibining Pilipinas 1st Runner-up 2013.
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2015.
Miss Universe 2015.
Wurtzbach joined Bb. Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) thrice. She won on her third try which was also her last chance to join because she already reached the age limit. This win led her to compete for Miss Universe which she won.